Inversion table with neck support

Abstract

The present invention describes an inversion table with neck support for providing an additional mechanism for reducing the risk of injury and allowing a user to remain on the device when partially or fully inverted. The inversion table with a neck support contains a base frame structure, a body support structure pivotably or rotatably connected to the base frame structure, a lower extremity fastening assembly, and a second assembly for securing or supporting one or more portions of a user to the inversion table. The second assembly preferably includes one or more neck supports.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to exercise equipment, and to exercise equipment useful for alleviating back pain and providing other health benefits; and more particularly to an inversion table used to alleviate back pain and provide other health benefits having safety features designed to minimize the risk of neck and spinal injuries associated with being placed in an inverted or partially inverted position.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Numerous types of exercise equipment have been developed to provide users with a mechanism to provide some type of health benefit, whether cardiovascular, muscle building, or some type of therapeutic relief. Inversion therapy is designed to provide relief to one or more portions of the spine using gravity. The therapy utilizes a device, such as an inversion table to help an individual relieve a compressed spine under the theory that hanging upside down so that an individual's head is positioned at a lower point than his...

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Benefits of technology

[0005]The present invention describes an inversion table with neck support, thereby providing an additional mechanism for reducing the risk of injury and allowing a user to remain on the device when partially or fully inverted. The inversion table with a neck support contains a base frame structure, a body support structure pivotably or rotatably connected to the base frame structure, a first assembly for securing a first component of a user's body to the inversion table and a second assembly for securing or supporting one or more second components of a user's body to the inversion table.

Problems solved by technology

The leg based support structures offer some protection; however, being in an inverted state places the user in a compromising position.

Should the user's foot slip or disengage from the foot support, the user is subject to increased risk of serious injury as a result of trauma to the head or shoulder resulting from the lack of further mechanisms or structures to prevent falling off.

Moreover, while the user may be able to extend their hands down to the ground, given the unnatural upside down position, such motion may also result in damage to the back, shoulder, or outstretched arms or wrists.

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